351 past events with the exhibitions tag

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Dec 5, 2024

Thursday

  • Sidewalk Sale🎄Muncie Makers Market at Light Up DWNTWN 5pm to 8pm @ Adams & Walnut
  • 2024 Annual Holiday Gift Market at Light Up DWNTWN! 🎁 5pm @ Mitchell Building Walnut & Adams - Next to HeidiJHale Designs 301 South Walnut Street
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    The 2024 Annual Holiday Gift Market at Light Up DWNTWN is SOON! 🎁 PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT PAGE!

     

    We have all been working very hard to bring this special event to you and we can’t wait to show you! You will find a great choice of high quality and unique gifts for your lists here! Presented by the Muncie Makers Market, your chance to shop early will be kicking off the Winter season in Downtown Muncie. We invite you to celebrate with us!

     

    The next BIG event for the Muncie Makers Market is the Holiday Gift Market, on December 5th, during December's First Thursday, which is Light Up DWNTWN, from 5-8p, at 301 South Walnut Street - this is right next to HeidiJHale Jewelry and her big annual sale! We are on the First Floor, directly inside the entrance of the Mitchell Building, just South of the intersection of Walnut and Adams, very easy to find, with lots of free parking all around! 🎁 There will be fun events throughout Downtown Muncie which are sponsored by the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, many shops and restaurants will be open late with activities and sales, and everyone is excited to be at the heart of it all! Every December’s First Thursday is branded as Light Up DWNTWN and we will show up BRIGHT and MERRY!

     

    The Holiday Gift Market showcases local business! All with handmade creations, homemade delights, locally grown goodies, and SO MUCH MORE! We really hope that you will #ShopSmallFirst this season!

     

    Join your community at Light Up DWNTWN for a fun evening of shopping in a festive environment. We encourage folks to #ShopLocal on First Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 5-8p with the wonderful local Growers and Makers of the Muncie Makers Market at Light Up DWNTWN in Downtown Muncie at our Holiday Gift Market! DO NOT MISS THIS! 🎁 Please SHARE to spread the word!

     

    All Vendors must register in advance.

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    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/9309
    Author: Miss Moth
  • 23rd Anniversary of First Thursday (image courtesy of Debra Gindhart Dragoo) Light up DWNTWN! Christmas flash at 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Pete VanDenberg at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Fox & Sparrow Tattoo Bob Ross in Carbonite by Aaron Nicholson at Gordy Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market December's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown Muncie Many Locations throughout Downtown Muncie
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    23rd Anniversary of First Thursday (image courtesy of Debra Gindhart Dragoo) 23rd Anniversary of First Thursday (image courtesy of Debra Gindhart Dragoo) Light up DWNTWN! Light up DWNTWN! Christmas flash at 111 Arts Gallery Christmas flash at 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Art at the Murray Pete VanDenberg at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Pete VanDenberg at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Fox & Sparrow Tattoo Fox & Sparrow Tattoo Bob Ross in Carbonite by Aaron Nicholson at Gordy Bob Ross in Carbonite by Aaron Nicholson at Gordy Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Kat's Crystals and Curiosities Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market

    Celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of First Thursday with us this December! First Thursday gallery walk events began in 2001 with the opening of the Mitchell Place Gallery in downtown Muncie. The downtown area is one of Muncie's four designated cultural zones and widely recognized as a hub for local artists to sell their wares and is home to a growing number of art galleries, non-profit experimental art spaces, and businesses supportive of our Arts + Culture community! As always, these gallery walks are free, family friendly, and typically include a number of exhibition openings, film screenings, performances, and a wide variety of community events. 

    This month, we are celebrating Light Up DWNTWN with loads of fun events!Help us kickoff the holiday season with our annual Light Up DWNTWN event on First Thursday, December 5 from 5-8 pm.

    Starting at 5 pm, enjoy performances, a kiddie train, and even a visit from Santa all at Canan Commons! Embrace the Christmas spirit by counting down the lighting of the community Christmas tree at 6 pm.

    Explore the rest of DWNTWN for specialty holiday festivities:
    - Holiday Gift Market
    - First Thursday Gallery Walk
    - Storefront Holiday Window Display Contest

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    We are hanging out annual Christmas tattoo flash. Krampus the Christmas Devil and get what ya’ get Christmas devil specials, tattoo art themed around Christmas.

    Art at the Murray
    405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
    We have a jam-packed lineup for you! Start out with a snack in the second floor foyer gallery featuring “Transitions,” an inspiring photography collection by Jenny Moore Smith. Explore the wide variety of ooak handmade gifts and fine silk art available at Carrie Wright Silk Gifts & Gallery. Venture just a few paces down the hall to find Certified Bob Ross Instructor Chris Taylor offering rare discounts on upcoming classes as well as several of his oil paintings for sale. Next, head on up to the third floor to find our newest edition- the Dunckelhaus Photography Studio all decked out for holiday sessions. Fine art portrait painter Kerry Shaw is offering you a rare peek into his workspace with several smaller works for sale. And before you head downstairs, explore Cassie Dunmyer's studio to see a diverse collection of original art including new, detailed mixed media work along with a range of giftable prints and cards perfect for art and nature enthusiasts.

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Shop our vendors, listen to music by Angel Gilette, and explore and shop the artwork of Pete VanDenberg.

    Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
    304 S. Walnut
    We will be open 1pm-8pm offering a Holiday Themed Flash Special, custom walk-ins, tattoo gift cards & T-shirts to kick off your holiday season. 

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company kicks off our annual Holiday Art Sale with 10% off locally handmade items perfect for gift giving. Our Holiday Art Sale will be open 5-8pm, First Thursday, December 5 and continue through December 14

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing is the area’s leading source for holiday gifts that are handmade locally. These include prints, pottery, and jewelry. Prices mostly fall between $30 to $200. From whimsical “Funcie” shirts to handcrafted mugs and plates. Paintings and prints capture Indiana’s landscapes in both traditional and contemporary styles.

    “The Holiday Art Sale offers great opportunities to find unique holiday gifts with a connection to the city we live in,” says Gordy owners Barbara and Carl Schafer. “Often our customers are shopping for friends who have moved away from Muncie, or for their grown children who need something special to remember their hometown. Useful things such as mugs, bowls, and t-shirts are popular since they are used every day.”

    The sale will run through December 14 and new works will be continually added to replace things that are purchased and removed.

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. We also offer photo printing and enlargement services. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9am – 5:30pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre. For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422.

    Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities
    111 E Adams St 
    We will be offering 11% off storewide at 111 E Adams St from 5-8pm to customers who mention this promotion! We will also be offering Tarot & Oracle card readings & serving complimentary refreshments! Advent Calendars, Mystery Boxes, Grab Bag Stockings, Stocking Stuffers, and Gift Sets will be available for purchase. Stop in to see us for some holiday cheer! 

    Muncie Makers Market
    Corner of Walnut and Adams and Canan Commons
    The Muncie Makers Market will be set up in TWO locations this First Thursday!

    The 2024 Annual Holiday Gift Market at Light Up DWNTWN will be open from 5-8pm in our cozy indoor location at 301 South Walnut Street, next to HeidiJHale Designs. This is Muncie's chance to shop early with Hoosier Makers! Many unique gifts and treats for everyone!

    The Muncie Makers Market will also set up outdoors on the sidewalks of Downtown Muncie for Light Up DWNTWN! We'll be at Adams & Walnut from 5-8pm- bundle up and enjoy a lovely Winter evening in Downtown Muncie!

    Carnegie Lights
    301 E Jackson St
    A stunning video projection and dance performance on the façade of our own treasured Carnegie Library in the heart of downtown Muncie. Jackson Street will be closed to traffic for this brief event starting exactly at 6:30. Come experience an awe-inspiring multimedia and dance performance motivated by the muses! (…who, by the way, also exist in sculpted form on the Carnegie facade!)

    Tags: exhibitions, design, christmas, first thursday
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/9321
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Jan 8, 2025

Wednesday

Jan 15, 2025

Wednesday

Feb 6, 2025

Thursday

  • Ron Bias at 111 Arts Gallery John Kolar at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Carol Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Jacqueline Harris, Muncie Artist Guild's Artist-of-the-Month Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts February's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown Muncie Many Locations throughout Downtown Muncie
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    Ron Bias at 111 Arts Gallery Ron Bias at 111 Arts Gallery John Kolar at Cornerstone Center for the Arts John Kolar at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Carol Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Carol Wasson at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Jacqueline Harris, Muncie Artist Guild's Artist-of-the-Month Jacqueline Harris, Muncie Artist Guild's Artist-of-the-Month Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    111 Arts Gallery will have our huge collection of Ron Bias Tattoo flash. He was an Indiana artist- rest in peace. They are homemade frames hand drawn flash from the 1970s. For more information, stop by the shop and check out the artwork. We put a book out with his art a couple years ago. The books have long sold out, but the flash is still up. Vintage Americano. 

    The Clubhouse
    115 S. Walnut
    Happy Hour 5-7 pm
    $2 Domestic Draft Pints
    $3 Margaritas
    Half Off Appetizers 

    Closest To The Pin Contest: 
    3 Shots
    Pebble Beach
    Hole 7

    Winner gets a $50 Gift Card 

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts February 6 Music guest: John Kolar. From the hills of Morgantown, WV, John Kolar is a guitarist, piano player, vocalist, bassist, composer, producer, mixing engineer, and mastering engineer. John is a member of two music groups: Kiolo (an indie pop/bedroom pop duo) and Mother of Earl (an indie rock band). John writes original music and produces, mixes, and masters for both groups. Their music is available on all major streaming services. John also regularly plays solo gigs, performing acoustic guitar, piano, and vocals, playing originals and rock, pop, country, and jazz covers, 5-8pm.

    Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery: feature artist: Angel Gillette
    Second floor Great Room: local artists and creative makers

    Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
    304 S. Walnut
    Fox & Sparrow Tattoo will be accepting walk-ins from 1-8P with the whole crew having new tattoo flash and line drawings available for tattoo.  

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    First Thursday opening reception for Six Great Indiana Artists: David Dale, Jim Faulkner, Brian Gordy, Alan Patrick, John Peterson, and Carol Strock Wasson, Thursday, February 6, 5 - 8 pm

    For many years, Gordy has proudly represented some of the best artists in our part of the state of Indiana. This exhibition brings together six of the most recognizable artists who have all achieved statewide and national prominence.  The show will open with a party on First Thursday, February 6, 5 – 8 pm. Brian Gordy, Alan Patrick, John Peterson, and Carol Wasson will attend and be available for questions and conversation. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. 

    “It is thrilling to see all these artists in the same space. They have known each other and influenced each other for a very long time. They have also had a long impact on the generation that follows them,” says owner Carl Schafer. “Their commitment to their own artistic lives is matched by their commitment to fostering the artistic talent of their many students.”

    At 6:15 Brian Gordy will give an informal talk about his own work and his long relationship with the other artists in the show. Brian and his wife Genny were owners of the gallery from 1989 – 2015. During that time, they were largely responsible for starting the First Thursday tradition in Muncie and represented all these artists in their gallery. 

    The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery and on our website through March 1, 2025. 

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre. For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    Jacqueline Harris is the Muncie Artists Guild Artist of the Month for February 2025. Jacqueline Harris has long enjoyed working with her hands by sewing, quilting, needlepoint, jewelry-making, and gardening. Although Jackie had not done artwork until recently, she came from an artistic family and appreciates art and the effort that goes into it. Currently, she is working in acrylics, alcohol ink, and pastels. Recently, her work was shown at Minnetrista’s annual show, the Figures of Speech exhibit and the Open Spaces show. She has benefitted from the guidance of Sarah Shafer, Nick Martin, Michelle Wilson, Ann Johnson, and her mother, Florence Jagger. Her work will be shown at Vera Mae’s, Rosebud, Northwest Bank, and Old National Bank.

    Muncie Makers Market
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 E. Main)
    Still too cold for the Muncie Makers Market on Downtown sidewalks - instead we have a fun First Thursday planned INDOORS with wonderfully unique gifts from our Growers & Makers at Cornerstone Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 6th from 5-8p! Join us and other local Artisans and #ShopCozy with FREE parking on First Thursday!

     

    Tags: exhibitions, painting, design, jewelry, body art, first thursday, downtown
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/9529
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Feb 12, 2025

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Feb 22, 2025

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Feb 23, 2025

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Mar 6, 2025

Thursday

  • Crosby Family Art: Resurgence at 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Jess Jones at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Tom Stader at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Songwriter Sessions at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Alan Patrick at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Sue Gordy, Muncie Artists Guild Muncie Makers Market March's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Muncie, Indiana
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    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    Crosby Family Art: Resurgence- 111 Arts Gallery will be showing new works from Leon and Laura Crosby, local artists who formerly taught drawing classes for Cornerstone. Their work is Fluid art/ Pop art/ A mix of both.

    Art at the Murray
    405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
    We've grown! On the third floor, Dunckel Haus Photography has their newest studio sessions decor put together, plus they sport the best view of downtown! Cassie Dunmyer will be giving a sneak peak of new and in progress work using non-traditional materials alongside painting and drawing mediums. Meet Kathryn Kesterson, the researcher known as Hoosier Kin Genealogy, and see her lovely space filled with important maps and historical photos. Next door to her, Gallery Flaneur, the gorgeous space created by photographer Mark Sawrie, will be open with a brand new collection of photographic prints. Enjoy refreshments in the second floor foyer while you peruse the new installation of Joshua Dunckel's Blue Heron series in our Mini Gallery. And Carrie Wright has been hard at work filling up her walls with new art for the annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace held at the end of the month.

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Join us for our Winter Semester Celebration celebrating exhibitions and performances in art, dance, music & more. Explore the work of local artist Tom Stader in the Judith Barnes Gallery, and shop from local art vendors as you take in the music from folk music artist Jess Jones. 

    Stay late for our first-ever Songwriter Sessions hosted by The Fierce! The Songwriter Sessions is a singer/songwriter showcase happening each month in conjunction with First Thursday at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in downtown Muncie. It's time to shine the spotlight on the great original music that's happening in Muncie, and beyond! Artists will share the stories behind their songs, talk about the songwriting process, and much more. Join us for a listening experience like no other. The first two featured singers/songwriters will be Jerry Barker and Kole Ruder! Music will begin at 7 p.m. This event is hosted by members of Indiana band The Fierce - Sally and Lyn Fierce, and Michelle Kinsey.

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    First Thursday party for Six Great Indiana Artists: David Dale, Jim Faulkner, Brian Gordy, Alan Patrick, John Peterson, and Carol Strock Wasson, Thursday, March 6, 5 - 8 pm.

    For many years, Gordy has proudly represented some of the best artists in our part of the state of Indiana.  This exhibition brings together six of the most recognizable artists who have all achieved statewide and national prominence.  The show will continue with a party on First Thursday, March 6, 5 – 8 pm.  Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. 

    “It continues to be a thrill to see all these artists in the same space. They have known each other and influenced each other for a very long time.  They have also had a long impact on the generation that follows them,” says owner Carl Schafer.  “Their commitment to their own artistic lives is matched by their commitment to fostering the artistic talent of their many students.”

    The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery and at gordyframing.com through March 15, 2025. 

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre.  For more information, visit our website or call 765-284-8422

    Inland Interior Design
    311 S. Walnut
    Join us for a fun evening of self-care! Participate in our custom perfume bar to discover your custom scent from our new perfume brand Mixologie. Then let Shear Joy help you look your best with a wax or manicure! It will be like a "mini" perfume lab in the shop! Don't worry, you can't go wrong -- they all smell great together. Once you discover your favorites, you can get them in the full size (but travel-friendly) roll-ons!
    Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
    Perfume bar - $25
    Gel Manicures - $20
    Wax - $8
    Get your tickets here: https://square.link/u/icX2Wq70

    Madjax Muncie
    515 E. Main St.
    Visit MadJax during March First Thursday for an informal open house from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Our spaces will be open and available for you to explore and learn more about our 80,000-square-foot building. Guests are welcome to take self-guided tours or join a guided tour to discover the history, mission, and opportunities within MadJax. Plus, as a thank-you for joining a guided tour, you’ll receive a voucher for a free drink at The Guardian Brewing Company.

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    Sue Gordy is the Muncie Artists Guild “Artist of the Month.” Her work will be shown at various downtown locations. 

    Sue’s bio: “An interest in drawing buildings and having a father who built houses motivated me to enroll in architecture classes at Ball State University (one of three women in my class in the early 1970s). Ultimately, I worked my way through Ball State's business college and later was employed by Ball Corp. and Boyce Design Center, where I met Jim Faulkner and was inspired by his watercolor landscapes. In midlife, I switched from sales and marketing to library science. Subsequently, I worked in several Indiana public libraries. My passions include gardening with native plants, ecology, geography, and animals. I have rescued many animals and volunteered at several animal shelters. Our backyard is a wildlife habitat near the White River and the Cardinal Greenway, where I enjoy walking and bicycling. After retiring, I learned to paint with watercolors, and recently, to use colored pencils as a medium for the portraits I enjoy creating, working from my own photos. My grandsons and my pets are my favorite subjects.”

    Muncie Makers Market
    Corner of Walnut and Adams
    Still too chilly for sidewalk setup, so we invite you to have some First Thursday fun with the Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts! We will have many items from our local Growers & Makers for sale on Thursday, March 6th from 5-8p! Join us, and many other local Artisans, for live music and great shopping INDOORS -  FREE parking too!

     

    Tags: exhibitions, drawing, painting, photography, design, jewelry, first thursday
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/9573
    Author: Natalie Phillips

Apr 3, 2025

Thursday

  • 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Bob Ross Workshop at Art at the Murray Fox and Sparrow Tattoo Aimee Maychack at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co. Mike Prater at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co. Laura McCormick at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Kat's Crystals Geode Slicing Event Cherry Chub at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Diane Burrell, Muncie Artists Guild Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts April's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown Muncie Many Locations throughout Downtown Muncie
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    111 Arts Gallery 111 Arts Gallery Art at the Murray Art at the Murray Bob Ross Workshop at Art at the Murray Bob Ross Workshop at Art at the Murray Fox and Sparrow Tattoo Fox and Sparrow Tattoo Aimee Maychack at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co. Aimee Maychack at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co. Mike Prater at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co. Mike Prater at Gordy Fine Art and Framing, Co. Laura McCormick at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Laura McCormick at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Kat's Crystals Geode Slicing Event Kat's Crystals Geode Slicing Event Cherry Chub at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cherry Chub at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Diane Burrell, Muncie Artists Guild Diane Burrell, Muncie Artists Guild "Artist of the Month" Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

    111 Arts Gallery 
    111 E. Main
    Pop up show from (riot girl press). Hokies catalog, shirts, original art prints, stickers etc. Self- published local artist feminist activist! 

    Art at the Murray
    405 S. Walnut (upstairs between the Caffeinery & Atty. Frank Brinkman's)
    Art at the Murray is bustling! Enjoy refreshments in the second floor mini gallery while perusing our latest featured art installation by our very own Joshua Dunckel of Dunckel Haus Photography, The Heron's Lure. Certified Bob Ross Instructor Chris Taylor will be leading a painting workshop for registered painters demonstrating the Joy of Painting, a rare peek into the experiences you can enjoy in his painting studio. Carrie Wright is featuring a one-night-only discount on works created prior to 2024. Gallery Flaneur (aka Mark Sawrie) will be exhibiting photography, woodcut, drawing and assemblage Art in 310. Next door in 309 is Kathryn Kesterson of Hoosier Kin Genealogy where there are maps of all sorts on the walls and a friendly smile to answer your questions. Across the hall, our newest addition to the Art at the Murray family, Mary Wilhoite, will welcome you to her brand new jewelry making studio space. And in that gorgeous third floor corner, visit Dunckel Haus Photography. 

    Bob Ross Workshop at April’s First Thursday! Join in the fun at Muncie’s First Thursday with a discounted painting workshop. You’ll paint a version of Bob’s Misty Rolling Hills and experience The Joy of Painting® first hand, all while enjoying Art at The Murray.

    This is an intimate class with personalized instruction from Chris. Limited seats available. Canvas and use of all Bob Ross. These classes are geared for individuals or small groups with ample instruction time. First timers with no prior experience welcome! Ages 13-and-up only.Register here!

    ** Upon registration, you will be notified on confirmation and payment options. Workshops must be paid in advance or in person on the date selected.

    Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
    Downtown Muncie Studio & Gallery
    12 X 16 | Misty Rolling Hills | S08, EP01 | $65

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Explore the work of this month's gallery artist, Laura McCormick, and our many art vendors from 5-8pm. Stay a little longer from 7-9pm for the Songwriter Sessions featuring performers Chery Chub and Cari Cambridge. All events are located on the 2nd Floor of Cornerstone Center for the Arts. 

    Fox & Sparrow Tattoo
    304 S. Walnut
    Stop by to discuss your next tattoo or snag a custom walk-in. Feeling reckless? Grab a friend and take your chances with our Get What You Get Machine! 1-8pm. 

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    First Thursday opening party for Aimee Maychack and Michael Prater, Thursday, April 3, 5 - 8 pm: Gordy Fine Art and Framing is proud to highlight the art of two artists,  Aimee Maychack and Michael Prater. The party will be on First Thursday, April 3, from 5-8 pm.

    The artists will be on hand. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

    Aimee is primarily a printmaker who often works with linoleum blocks known as Linocut.  A linocut is a type of relief print with a lot of similarities to woodblock printing in the way it yields heavy lines with dramatic and expressive results.  Essentially, the artist carves an image into a linoleum block and what's left of the block is inked and printed.  Sometimes Aimee adds color using gouache which is an opaque watercolor paint.  Aimee is also a flight paramedic on IU Health LifeLine. Sometimes her images are composed with unusual perspective.  Her work inside flying helicopters exposes her to these different viewpoints daily and much more than those of us who view the world from ground level. 

    Michael Prater is well known for his dramatic drawings where he uses heavy black lines to conjure dark images that are lit from an unusual angle with an artificial light source. In this show they are mostly self-portraits that reveal an inner struggle.  Michael is Associate Professor of Art Education at Ball State who has experience as a graphic artist. His aggressive approach to drawing yields imagery well suited to visualizing the internal and external toll of aging and the emotions that go with it. 

    At 6:15, Aimee and Michael will speak about their work and their processes.

    The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery and at gordyframing.com through May 3, 2025. 

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre.  For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422

    Kat’s Crystals & Curiosities 
    111 E Adams St 
    Join us at 111 E Adams St from 5-8 PM for our Live Geode Slicing Event! Come and witness the transformation of raw geodes into beautiful, sparkling crystals. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won't want to miss! Prices start at just $5.

    Madjax Muncie
    515 E. Main St.
    Step into a world where ancient creativity meets futuristic innovation at April First Thursday, as MadJax presents ‘Space Age | Stone Age’—an immersive celebration of art, design, and making that transcends time. This collaborative experience blends the forward-thinking vision of the Space Age with the raw ingenuity of the Stone Age.

    This immersive and interactive event will feature a diverse mix of local artists, makers, and vendors, transforming MadJax into a space where technology, craftsmanship, and art converge. Visitors can explore hands-on experiences, interactive exhibits, and creative vendor spaces showcasing everything from fine art to handcrafted goods, experimental designs, and innovative fabrications.

    On display will be: A community cave wall for drawings and signatures, 6’ diameter 60s-style flying saucer created with Midwest Metal Products, Functional caveman keyboard created with the Glowforge machine. 

    Art and handmade items for sale from: Greggor Rodriguez, Michael Evans, Leon Crosby, Casey Myers, Bryan Worden, Jeff Pearson, Jen Amos, East Central Neighborhood Association, Martina Tego, Zachary Slaven, Megan Brock, JR Jameson, Meeshy Cass, Olivia Grace, Maranda Lulajohnson, Beyond I Can, and more!

    Muncie Artists Guild
    Various locations
    The Muncie Artists Guild’s featured Artist of the Month for April is Diane Burrell, Painter, Enamellist, and Teacher

    Diane’s Life as an artist has evolved over 55 years, yet the source of inspiration has remained constant. She is affected by her surroundings where she lives and works in her home studio on a lake in North Anderson.  The abundant ever-present fodder, wildlife, deer, blue herons, eagles, osprey, waterfowl, and fish provide a constant source of tranquility, and subject matter, which is revealed through the exploration and use of color in multiple layers of  acrylic paint or enameling, (which is Glass fired onto metal at 1,450 degrees.)  Other sources for subject matter come from her dedication to serving others through a food assistance program at Trinity Episcopal church.  She is energized by sharing her experiences through teaching and displaying her art.

    Diane graduated from Ball State University in 1988. She continued her graduate work through 1995. She is an art teacher with an emphasis in painting, metal design, and enameling.  Diane taught art at Daleville Community Schools and is retired from South Madison School Corporation in Pendleton Indiana.  She continues to teach classes in painting and enameling to all ages at Pendleton Artist Society, Gallery 119 on a regular basis. Diane has won numerous awards from: the Indiana State Fair, Madison County Artist Society, Pendleton Artist Society, and Muncie Artist Guild and was accepted into the Hoosier Salon.

    MuncieArts
    Dreaming with MuncieArts: Stop into Muncie Civic Theatre and meet us in the lobby to talk about MuncieArts and its future, share your ideas, learn about what we do, and dream big. Pick up information from other arts and culture organizations to find out more about the extraordinary activities we have in Muncie and Delaware County to help make your spring and summer plans. We look forward to seeing you!

    Muncie Arts and Culture Council (aka MuncieArts)
    216 E Main St.
    5–7 pm (special hours)

    Muncie Makers Market
    Cornerstone Center for the Arts (520 E. Main)
    Not quite ready for sidewalk setup, so we invite you to have some First Thursday fun with the Muncie Makers Market at Cornerstone Center for the Arts! We will have many items from our local Growers & Makers for sale on Thursday, March 6th from 5-8pm! Join us, and many other local Artisans, for live music and great shopping INDOORS -  FREE parking. We look forward to seeing everyone at Magic City Brewfest in April, at our return to the sidewalks at Adams & Walnut for First Thursdays in May, and indoors at MadJax Maker Force for Third Thursdays starting in April too!

    Tags: first thursday, fashion, jewelry, metalworking, design, photography, drawing, exhibitions
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/9741
    Author: Natalie Phillips
  • Muncie Makers Market - Indoors for April's First Thursday! 5pm to 8pm @ Cornerstone Center for the Arts Great Room - Second Floor 520 East Main Street - Muncie, IN 47305
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    It's too chilly, so the Muncie Makers Market is on hiatus for our sidewalk setup until May 1st - but we still have a fun First Thursday planned this month! We look forward to telling you all about our busy 2025 Season! Come see us Thursday, April 3rd from 5-8p at Cornerstone Center for the Arts as we join many local Artisans for the evening. Shop INDOORS with FREE parking for the April 2025 First Thursday! 
     

    The Muncie Makers Market is a community farmers market with fresh homemade food, locally grown produce, live plants, and handmade arts of all kinds! You’ll find the Muncie Makers Market monthly on the sidewalks at Adamns & Walnut every First Thursday, indoors at MadJax Maker Force every Third Thursday, and at special events like ArtsWalk, Fire Up DWNTWN, and Light Up DWNTWN throughout our community all year! Please JOIN us on Facebook and Instagram and please SHARE our posts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/ ;

     

    Tags: non-profit organizations, fundraising, exhibitions, festivals, art festivals, drawing, painting, design, ceramics and glass, textile crafts, paper crafts, metalworking, jewelry, downtown, shopping, empowerment, neighborhood, history, tour, winter, open house, cornerstone center for the arts, art education, plant sale, sale, muncie makers market, growers and makers, miss moth, nightlife, crafts, community development, collectibles, happenings, local merchandise, community enhancement projects, school of art, entrepreneurship, business, vendors, market, gifts, first thursday
    Source: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MuncieMakersMarket
    Link: https://muncieevents.com/event/9382
    Author: Miss Moth

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